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Duro-Last EPS Fiberglass Facer User Manual

Duro-guard, Eps fiberglass facer, Flat and tapered panels

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Updated: 11/4/2013

DURO-GUARD

®

EPS FIBERGLASS FACER

FLAT AND TAPERED PANELS

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www.duro-last.com 800-248-0280

Description:

Duro-Guard

®

EPS Fiberglass Facer is a premium

insulation consisting of a superior closed-cell,
lightweight and resilient expanded polystyrene (EPS)
which is factory laminated to a durable fiberglass
facer. It meets or exceeds the requirements of ASTM
C 578, Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular
Polystyrene Thermal Insulation.

• Available in both flat and tapered panels in

order to meet thermal insulation needs as well
as provide slope for proper roof drainage.

• May be used directly under Duro-Last

membranes. This saves labor by eliminating
the need for installing a separate cover board
or slip sheet.

• Use with mechanically attached or Duro-Bond®

systems. Membrane shall not be adhered to
this product.

• Provides long-term thermal insulation value.
• Does not contain CFCs or HCFCs.
• Superior

moisture

resistance.

• 100%

recyclable.

• Type VIII, 1.25 pcf, per ASTM C 578.
• Refer to Table 3 for physical properties.

Recommended Uses:

• Mechanically attached Duro-Last roof systems.
• Duro-Bond

®

roof systems.

• Metal retrofit roof systems.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc:

• May achieve UL Class A fire rating on

noncombustible decks without the use of a
cover board. Refer to Duro-Last’s UL Listings
(TGFU.R10128) for assembly details
(

www.ul.com

).

Factory Mutual Global:

• Refer to FM Approval’s RoofNav for details on

FM Approved systems (

www.roofnav.com

).

Flat Panels:

• Typical

sizes:

o

4 ft. x 4 ft. (1220 mm x 1220 mm).

o

4 ft. x 8 ft. (1220 mm x 2440 mm).

o

Thickness: Up to 40 inch (1016 mm).

Figure 1. Duro-Guard EPS Fiberglass Facer (Top Layer)

Tapered Panels:

• Typical

sizes:

o

4 ft. x 4 ft. (1220 mm x 1220 mm).

o

4 ft. x 8 ft. (1220 mm x 2440 mm).

o

Thicknesses: 0 to 40 inch (0 to 1016 mm).

• Precut cricket and saddle systems are

available.

• Taper designs and shop drawings are

available.

• Custom sizes are available.

Figure 2. Duro-Guard EPS Fiberglass Facer Taper

TABLE 1. TYPICAL TAPER PANEL DIMENSIONS

ID SLOPE*

Thickness

A1

⅛” per 12”

1%

EPS panels can be

formed up to 40” thick.

The starting thickness of

the tapered panels can

be custom ordered based

on project requirements.

A2

⅛” per 12”

1%

A3

⅛” per 12”

1%

A4

⅛” per 12”

1%

C1

¼” per 12”

2%

C2

¼” per 12”

2%

C3

¼” per 12”

2%

C4

¼” per 12”

2%

E1

½” per 12”

4%

E2

½” per 12”

4%

E3

½” per 12”

4%

E4

½” per 12”

4%

* Contact Duro-Last for additional slope options.